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Storm Chandra causes flooding and power outages across Ireland

Storm Chandra caused severe flooding across Ireland, with Dublin emergency services rescuing motorists from floodwaters. 30,000 people are without power.

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Tornado hits Turkey's Antalya, causes widespread damage

Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.

USA

Death toll rises to 30 as freezing temperatures batter the US

A historic winter storm resulted in traffic disruption, mass flight cancellations and power outages nationwide. More freezing temperatures are expected to sweep across the country in the coming days.

USA

Winter storm kills 10 across the United States as disruptions persist

A colossal winter storm that hit the United States on Friday is causing severe disruption and traffic chaos across the country.

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Storm Ingrid causes flooding in parts of western France

Orange alerts for rain and flooding, as well as wave submersion, remain in place for Finistere and Morbihan.

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Rare ice ridges appear along Baltic Sea coast, drawing scientists' attention

An extremely rare weather phenomenon called toros has appeared along the Baltic Sea coast, drawing attention from residents and scientists.

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Cyclone Harry causes major damage across Sardinia, southern Italy

Cyclone Harry has devastated Sardinia, causing damages expected to reach hundreds of millions of euros, according to governor Alessandra Todde.

Climate

‘Warm Arctic, cold continent’: US braces for deep freeze

Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice for the dangerous winter blast.

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Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

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Storm Harry hits Malta, Corsica and Catalonia with floods

Storm Harry caused significant flooding and damage across the Mediterranean, with Malta, Lipari, Corsica, and Catalonia experiencing severe weather conditions.

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Train crash near Barcelona: Emergency teams deployed to accident site

Commuter rail services across Catalonia were suspended after a train crash near Barcelona killed one and injured 37. Heavy rainfall likely caused the derailment.

Moments

Hiking trails are closing amid climate change and human pressure

Extreme weather phenomena and global warming are making some trails unsafe, while excessive visitor numbers are damaging local environments.

Green News

Solar storm brings aurora borealis to Portuguese skies

Power and satellite networks were also impacted by the severe solar storm.

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Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany

Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany.

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Wildfires in Chile kill at least 19, force 50,000 to evacuate

Wildfires in southern Chile are devastating communities, with 19 dead and over 50,000 evacuated.

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Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road

Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.

Climate

‘Psychological bias’ to climate change risks slowing progress - study

Scientists warn that our understanding and perception of climate-fuelled risks are “limited and flawed”.

Europe News

What Canada, accustomed to extreme winters, can teach Europe

Euronews spoke to Patrick de Bellefeuille, a prominent Canadian weather presenter and climate specialist, on how Europe could benefit from Canada’s long experience with snowstorms. He has been forecasting for MétéoMédia, Canada’s top French-language weather network, since 1988.

Green News

Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events

Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.

Climate

How the common daisy became a ‘visible signal’ of climate change

Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.